16 Ginger Street, Zuccoli NT 0832
PO Box 1125, Palmerston NT 0832
Mrs Michelle Garbutt
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School - Palmerston
Early Learning to Year 6 Co-Educational
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School, located in Palmerston, is a vibrant Catholic community dedicated to sharing the journey in faith as followers of Jesus Christ through service to one another, the school, the parish, and the wider community. Guided by the motto "Do small things with great love," the school creates a welcoming, nurturing environment. As one of the newest schools in the Northern Territory Catholic Diocese, it is committed to authentic, high-quality Catholic education in a safe, stimulating space that feels like home.
Inspired by the compassion and wisdom of its patroness, Mother Teresa, the school weaves Gospel values into a rich educational tapestry. From Early Learning through to Year 6, the curriculum nurtures each student's academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional growth, helping them discover meaning, direction, and purpose. With modern, 21st-century learning spaces, students engage in innovative, flexible, and inspiring ways—building a true community of learners.
This inclusive community invites every child to uncover God's love, cultivating compassionate hearts prepared to effect positive change in the world.
The Australian Curriculum comes alive in a faith-filled, child-centred way from Early Learning through Year 6, weaving Gospel values into every lesson to nurture academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional growth. With modern 21st-century spaces, explicit instruction, and 1:1 technology devices, students engage in innovative, flexible learning that sparks curiosity and builds confidence.
Core foundations shine in literacy and numeracy, powered by the acclaimed RWI literacy program for phonics and reading, alongside hands-on cooking lessons and a communal garden with chickens to foster real-world skills. Specialist subjects—Indonesian language, STEM (exploring science and technology through enquiry), Art (unleashing creativity), and Physical Education (promoting active, healthy play)—add depth, ensuring every child excels holistically. Inclusion is at our heart, with outstanding resources, social-emotional programs like Bunnings workshops and therapy dogs, and tailored support that celebrates diversity. Assessment is ongoing and positive, guiding progress in a safe, welcoming ethos where "do small things with great love" inspires compassionate learners ready to change the world. Children don’t just learn—the enriching curriculum prepares your child for success.
Choosing the right school is a big step. Join this diverse, inclusive family—rooted in Catholic tradition—and watch your child flourish in faith and discovery. Enrol today—explore the 360-degree virtual tour at www.mtcpsnt.catholic.edu.au or contact the school for more details. Your child's journey awaits!
School Highlights
Our modern 21st-century spaces bring the Australian Curriculum to life with explicit instruction and 1:1 technology, plus specialist subjects like Indonesian, STEM, Art, and PE—alongside cooking lessons, a communal garden with chickens, and the acclaimed RWI literacy program—to ignite curiosity, creativity, and confident learners from Early Learning to Year 6.
In our safe, home-like haven, outstanding inclusion resources, social-emotional programs (like Bunnings workshops and therapy dogs), and family partnerships ensure every student feels valued and empowered—building resilience and joy, so your child can flourish academically, emotionally, and spiritually in a diverse, caring family.
Rooted in Mother Teresa's call to "do small things with great love," OLSH weaves compassionate Gospel values into daily life—nurturing your child's spiritual growth through prayer, service, and parish partnerships, creating kind, purposeful hearts ready to make a difference in a welcoming, inclusive community.
Our Outstanding Early Learning Centre (ELC) welcomes children aged 3–5 into a joyful, play-based haven that sparks wonder and builds confidence—seamlessly transitioning to primary with qualified teachers, inclusive spaces, and family partnerships to lay a strong foundation for lifelong discovery and faith-filled growth.
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